Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Kent Luetzen

Mission Valley Mariners prepare for post-season Mission Valley Mariners prepare for post-season

POLSON — Post-season tournaments are in sight for the Mission Valley Mariners. The team played their last three conference games in the past week and ended season play with a win. On Wednesday, July 13 the Mariners traveled to Hamilton for a double- header against the Bitterroot Sox. In the first ga...

Community meets to promote communication for events Community meets to promote communication for events

RONAN — The Ronan Chamber of Commerce Ronan Roundup is back in the swing and had their first meeting on Thursday, July 14. Chamber boardmember and past Roundup President Brandy Chisholm is hoping the community gathering will start generating ideas to improve the town. “This is a great way for ...

Holding on Holding on

Surviving cancer is a hard-fought journey, and the walk to recovery is stronger when holding the hands of close family and friends. Relay For Life is a way for community members to honor the survivors and share the memory of ones who lost their battle to the disease. Polson resident Nancy Williams is o...

Fourth of July celebrated with family traditions Fourth of July celebrated with family traditions

POLSON — Red, white, and blue lined the streets of downtown Polson during the Fourth of July parade. Although those were the colors of the day, Polson resident Stephanie West had her eyes peeled for purple and gold. “This is the first year in the past six years that I haven’t had a cheer...

Mariners win 4, lose 1 in annual Firecracker Tourney Mariners win 4, lose 1 in annual Firecracker Tourney

POLSON – The Mission Valley Mariners spent their Fourth of July weekend making plays and spitting seeds. The annual Firecracker Tournament took place from Friday, July 1 to Monday, July 4 at the Polson baseball complex. Twelve teams participated in the tournament in hopes of coming out on top. The M...

Celebrate choice cherries at festival Celebrate choice cherries at festival

summer months in the Flathead Valley there is plenty to enjoy with the endless nature, exciting water sports and intriguing towns to explore. However, there is one event that locals and visitors don’t want to miss. The Polson Main Street Flathead Cherry Festival will take place on Saturday, July 16 and...

Summer concert raises money for victims of bullying Summer concert raises money for victims of bullying

Notorious biker groups like Hell’s Angels, Mongols, Outlaws and Pagans cast a shadow on society’s view of motorcyclists, but Bikers Against Bullies is combating that stigma by bringing people together. Community members and summer visitors gathered for a night of dancing, fireworks and raising...

Mariners look for redemption Mariners look for redemption

POLSON – The Mission Valley Mariners have been on the road for their last three games. On Tuesday, June 28 they traveled to Florence for a double-header against the Bitterroot Buc’s. In the first game, the Buc’s went batcrazy in the fist two innings. The Buc’s scored seven runs to the...

Walking to celebrate life Walking to celebrate life

POLSON — The American Cancer Society is working to help save lives by finding cures and fighting back against cancer. Not only are they doing research to treat diseases, the American Cancer Society is supporting patients by providing transportation to and from treatments and arranging lodging for careg...

One size does not fit all with organic farming rules

POLSON — Chickens clucking throughout a bed of lush grass, pigs basking in the warm sunlight, and cows roaming an open pasture is what many people picture when they choose to buy organic; however, that portrayal may not always be the case, according to Mark Kostell, co-founder of The Cornucopia Institu...


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